PCB have launched an replace on the situation of Shaheen Shah Afridi. The left-arm quick bowler, who was injured within the ultimate of the T20 World Cup has been suggested a two-week rehabilitation program.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 14, 2022 22:54 IST
Shaheen Shah Afridi received injured within the ultimate of the T20 World Cup. (Courtesy: AP)
By India Today Web Desk: The Pakistan Cricket Board have despatched pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on a two-week rehabilitation program after he suffered a knee damage within the ultimate of the T20 World Cup. The board breathed a sigh of reduction after the scans confirmed no additional damage to his proper knee.
Shaheen was pressured to stroll off the pitch after he broken it whereas taking the catch of Harry Brook within the finals. He accomplished the catch, however the ahead brace of the correct knee hit the bottom, and he was seen wincing in ache immediately.
Pakistan Cricket Board up to date the bowler’s situation on Monday, 14 November and mentioned that Shaheen’s damage was as a consequence of a flexion whereas touchdown.
“Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been advised two-week rehabilitation after he landed awkwardly while taking Harry Brook’s catch during Sunday’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 final in Melbourne,” Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mentioned in a press release.
“The scan conducted on Monday morning prior to the team’s departure for Pakistan, has confirmed there were no signs of an injury and the knee discomfort was likely ‘due to a forced knee flexion whilst landing’.”
The pacer returned to the T20 World Cup after struggling a protracted bout of knee damage, which he had suffered whereas enjoying a Test match towards Sri Lanka earlier this yr. The participant had gone to London and rehabilitated beneath Crystal Palace Football Club to fastrack his progress for the world match.
“Shaheen’s return to international cricket will be subject to the champion fast bowler’s successful completion of the rehabilitation programme and following go-aheads by the medical staff,” the PCB mentioned.
Edited By:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published On:
Nov 14, 2022
